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Heat warning grips Brockville and Area as storms threaten more power outages
21+ min ago (262+ words) Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11: 35 AM Local outages, tree damage and flooding are possible during storm activity across the region A long duration heat event continues in Brockville-Prescott, with temperatures expected to reach 31 to 35 degrees Celsius through the weekend." Overnight lows of…...
Ontario SPCA warns of summer mistakes that could put your pet's life at risk
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (179+ words) Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6: 00 AM The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society's No Hot Pets campaign runs until Aug. 31st, encouraging residents to help prevent pets from suffering in the heat. Katelyn Stojadinov says that means not leaving pets in hot vehicles and…...
St. Lawrence Parks Commission launches expanded summer experiences across Eastern Ontario
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (198+ words) Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6: 00 AM The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is encouraging residents and visitors to explore a wide range of summer experiences along the St. Lawrence River as school lets out and peak tourism season begins. Fort Henry and Upper…...
Ontario launching Fish Hunt ON digital licensing system for hunters and anglers in 2027
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (223+ words) Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6: 00 AM The Ontario government is introducing a new digital licensing system designed to make it easier for anglers and hunters to buy and manage licences and tags across the province. The new Fish Hunt ON platform is…...
CBSA lays charges after firearms and drugs seized at Lansdowne border crossing
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (268+ words) Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2: 00 PM 59 year old Daniel Sargent, of Virginia, and 56 year old Danette Garrelts of California, each face numerous charges Two Americans are facing dozens of criminal charges after the Canada Border Services Agency seized prohibited firearms, ammunition, magazines…...
Brockville animal shelter issues urgent plea as dryer nears failure
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (256+ words) Friday, June 26, 2026 at 6: 00 AM The Ontario SPCA Leeds and Grenville Animal Centre is asking the community for urgent help after its primary dryer neared the end of its lifespan, raising concerns about its ability to care for animals in need....
What's Good in Brockville and Area? From kittens to seniors, cats await new homes
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (125+ words) Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6: 00 AM Each animal is spay, neutered and micro-chipped before being adopted It's Cat season at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Leeds Grenville Animal Centre. Plenty of cats in all age ranges from kittens to seniors are…...
St. Lawrence College's nursing program receives accreditation from national organization
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (301+ words) Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 2: 00 PM The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing certification applies to the college's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and Practical Nurse to BSc N Bridge program The nursing program at St. Lawrence College will remain in…...
Fish for free this Father's Day weekend
1+ week, 5+ day ago (254+ words) Friday, June 19, 2026 at 2: 00 PM Ontario residents can cast a line for free this Father's Day weekend as the province offers two days of licence-free fishing on Saturday and Sunday (June 20 and 21). The Ministry of Natural Resources says Canadian residents will…...
Community rallies behind grieving family with a benefit concert for mother and baby boy
1+ week, 6+ day ago (165+ words) Friday, June 19, 2026 at 6: 00 AM Musicians for Daniel and Dallas Primeau, a benefit concert supporting Daniel's wife Jessica and her six-week-old son, Blake, will take place Sunday, June 28 from 1 to 7 p. m. at Sam's Brass Rack's. Their family member Scott Primeau is organizing…...